Roseau County Sheriff's Office

08/24/2026

Did you know Healthy Quin Counties helps support public health efforts across Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, and Roseau counties?

Healthy Quin Counties provides the administrative and financial support behind many public health programs and services in Northwest Minnesota. One way we do that is by supporting the Foundational Public Health Capabilities that help local public health agencies serve our communities effectively.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be exploring these capabilities, starting with Emergency Preparedness & Response and the role it plays in supporting healthy communities.

Follow along and learn more about the work happening every day to support public health in Northwest Minnesota!

07/13/2026

06/26/2026

Female Blue heeler

Very friendly

Found near intersection of of CR 126 & 500th Ave

Located at Roseau County Pound

06/21/2026

Older white chihuahua

Found near intersection of Cr 2 and Cr 13

Possibly dropped off by a white van

Currently at the Roseau Pound

04/20/2026

We have received several reports of this scam going around so do not respond to it or open any attachments and payment methods related to this.

04/13/2026

Thank you to the voice behind the dispatch radio, we couldn't do it without you.!!!

03/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: March 28,2026
TIME: 1300
CONTACT: Damian McMillin-Warroad Fire Chief/Rich Gross - Roseau County Emergency Management

TRAIN DERAILMENT NORTH OF WARROAD

WHAT HAPPENED?
At approximately 0450 on March 28, 2026, Canadian Railway train derailed north of Warroad. First responders, (CN) Canadian National Railway official and mutual aid partners are on-scene and currently working in clean-up activities, which could take two to three days. There are no environmental concerns at this time.

CURRENT SITUATION

• Status: Under control with no current threat to the public.
• Impact: 42 derailed railcars, 2 are classified as “dangerous goods cars”.
• Actions Taken:
• Precautionary evacuation was completed, with The Patch Motel in Warroad open for sheltering.
• Road closures have occurred, with the current evacuation zone running from 400th street to County road 137 along Highway 313.
• State hazardous materials teams from International Falls and Grand Rapids are currently on scene for air monitoring and to check for leakage on derailed railcars. National weather service is also assisting with air monitoring activities.
• Heavy equipment is staged to upright the derailed railcars.
• CN is on scene with resources to assist in any containment needs.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO (PUBLIC GUIDANCE)

• Action 1: Stay away from the evacuated area
• Action 2: Individuals that live in the evacuation zone should shelter at the Patch Motel in Warroad.

WHERE TO GET INFORMATION

• Emergency Shelter: The Patch Motel, 801 State Ave., Warroad, MN 56763, (218) 386-2723

• Social Media: Roseau County Sheriff’s Office page

03/28/2026

***Update for the train derailment north of Warroad***

The current evacuation zone runs from 400th Street to County road 137 along HWY 313.

The Patch Motel is open for people that need to evacuate. This is just a precaution.

We will update the public when we have further information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

***Update***

Warroad Fire Chief has an informative update on the KQ92 page.